Nashua Named 'Most Livable City in NH'

NASHUA, NH — Nashua has made another national "best cities" survey in 2016. The Gate City was named No. 25 on "America's 50 Best Cities to Live" by 24/7 Wall St.

Nashua's outdoor recreation venues and close proximity to Boston were cited in its high ranking.

"Nashua is the most livable city in New Hampshire," 24/7 Wall St. wrote. "Nashua residents have access to a greater concentration of outdoor recreation venues such as golf courses, ski resorts, and nature parks than most Americans."

The survey included these statistics for New Hampshire:

• Population: 87,975
• Median home value: $245,200
• Poverty rate: 10.8 percent
• Pct. with at least a bachelor’s degree: 35.0 percent

Nashua was the only New Hampshire city to make the list. Broomfield, Colorado was ranked No. 1 overall.

Other New England communities that made the list include:

• Portland, Maine (No. 50)
• Cranston, Rhode Island (No. 34)
• Newton, Massachusetts (No. 21)
• Danbury, Connecticut (No. 16)

24/7 Wall St.: "America's 50 Best Cities to Live"

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